Anna Vu
Ah. Where do I start with this drama?
I can't even begin to express how much I appreciated and enjoyed this drama.
Story:
It is nothing I have ever seen. As seen in the description, it revolves around two people still experiencing the trauma and after effects of a shopping mall collapse. Not only that, it is precisely just that. First of all, I must thank the scriptwriter because he or she did an amazing job planning how the characters and plot line would be portrayed. Instead of making the collapse an absolute tragedy for the characters, they also made it so the characters would grow and connect more with other characters in the story. From all the dramas I've watched, it has been so long since I've seen such character development.
Not only that, instead of the characters moving on from the tragedy and forgetting it, they moved on while remembering the event and who was affected. They healed while keeping the event in heart because, in a way, remembering healed them. The romance story, which is the main focus of the drama, is definitely not to be missed. There was so much support from both sides that it was such a true and trusting relationship. There was so much chemistry between Ha Moon Soo and Lee Gang Doo that it pushed the two leads forward and matured them. That is not something that happens often between two people.
Throughout the drama I was so captured and stunned by the storyline, that I thought, "Wow, this is one of a kind."
Acting/Cast:
To start off with, round of applause to the actors. The acting is absolutely something that cannot be described. It's phenomenon. The characters and the intentions of the characters have never been so successfully played by actors. Often, when I watch a drama, I often think of what the actor must be thinking or how the actor was portraying the character being played. However, when watching Just Between Lovers, nothing related to the actor came to mind. I was too focused on the characters themselves that they blended into the actors. The characters just seemed so real that I didn't think about who the actors were.
This especially happened with Lee Gang Doo. Never has this happened to me, where I was sincerely thinking and trying to understand what the character was going through. As a teenager and adult, he had gone through so much that I couldn't even begin to explain, that I really wanted him to finally find his happiness with Ha Moon Soo; which was obtained with her love and support for him.
Music:
Let me just start with saying, I hated the music. Just when I thought things were bad with how sad the storyline was, the music suddenly flips on and makes it so sad, to the point I didn't even have the heart to cry. Compared to other dramas, Just Between Lovers didn't have that many songs. However, the songs went so well with the drama's scenes that I believed it didn't need anymore. But, still, the music broke my heart numerous times. That's the only reason why I'm not giving a full on 10 stars. I want to, but every time I listen to the music my heart just immediately shatters. It was so good, yet so sad.
Rewatch Value:
1 word: ABSOLUTELY. This is my first drama that I'm actually willingly watching again, without hesitation. Take my word for it. This drama had taught me so much and reminded a lot of things that strayed from my mind. Support is the key. Your past is something that shaped you, use it to grow even more. Etc. I do not regret spending multiple hours on this drama and will definitely watch it again (when I'm ready to have my heart shattered again with this drama's vibes).
Overall:
Standing audience ovation for this drama's plot line, music, acting and characters, and its rewatch value. When I was on the episode 16 and its last scene, I was sobbing. However, I wasn't sobbing because I was sad, I was crying from relief. After everything that had happened, I was worn out FOR the characters. They had gone through so much, only to be faced with more tragedy, that I was lost as to how they were going to get through it. Then, when I saw how it was beginning to move behind them, I was overjoyed and finally at ease.
It's definitely not something to be missed in your drama watching career!
I can't even begin to express how much I appreciated and enjoyed this drama.
Story:
It is nothing I have ever seen. As seen in the description, it revolves around two people still experiencing the trauma and after effects of a shopping mall collapse. Not only that, it is precisely just that. First of all, I must thank the scriptwriter because he or she did an amazing job planning how the characters and plot line would be portrayed. Instead of making the collapse an absolute tragedy for the characters, they also made it so the characters would grow and connect more with other characters in the story. From all the dramas I've watched, it has been so long since I've seen such character development.
Not only that, instead of the characters moving on from the tragedy and forgetting it, they moved on while remembering the event and who was affected. They healed while keeping the event in heart because, in a way, remembering healed them. The romance story, which is the main focus of the drama, is definitely not to be missed. There was so much support from both sides that it was such a true and trusting relationship. There was so much chemistry between Ha Moon Soo and Lee Gang Doo that it pushed the two leads forward and matured them. That is not something that happens often between two people.
Throughout the drama I was so captured and stunned by the storyline, that I thought, "Wow, this is one of a kind."
Acting/Cast:
To start off with, round of applause to the actors. The acting is absolutely something that cannot be described. It's phenomenon. The characters and the intentions of the characters have never been so successfully played by actors. Often, when I watch a drama, I often think of what the actor must be thinking or how the actor was portraying the character being played. However, when watching Just Between Lovers, nothing related to the actor came to mind. I was too focused on the characters themselves that they blended into the actors. The characters just seemed so real that I didn't think about who the actors were.
This especially happened with Lee Gang Doo. Never has this happened to me, where I was sincerely thinking and trying to understand what the character was going through. As a teenager and adult, he had gone through so much that I couldn't even begin to explain, that I really wanted him to finally find his happiness with Ha Moon Soo; which was obtained with her love and support for him.
Music:
Let me just start with saying, I hated the music. Just when I thought things were bad with how sad the storyline was, the music suddenly flips on and makes it so sad, to the point I didn't even have the heart to cry. Compared to other dramas, Just Between Lovers didn't have that many songs. However, the songs went so well with the drama's scenes that I believed it didn't need anymore. But, still, the music broke my heart numerous times. That's the only reason why I'm not giving a full on 10 stars. I want to, but every time I listen to the music my heart just immediately shatters. It was so good, yet so sad.
Rewatch Value:
1 word: ABSOLUTELY. This is my first drama that I'm actually willingly watching again, without hesitation. Take my word for it. This drama had taught me so much and reminded a lot of things that strayed from my mind. Support is the key. Your past is something that shaped you, use it to grow even more. Etc. I do not regret spending multiple hours on this drama and will definitely watch it again (when I'm ready to have my heart shattered again with this drama's vibes).
Overall:
Standing audience ovation for this drama's plot line, music, acting and characters, and its rewatch value. When I was on the episode 16 and its last scene, I was sobbing. However, I wasn't sobbing because I was sad, I was crying from relief. After everything that had happened, I was worn out FOR the characters. They had gone through so much, only to be faced with more tragedy, that I was lost as to how they were going to get through it. Then, when I saw how it was beginning to move behind them, I was overjoyed and finally at ease.
It's definitely not something to be missed in your drama watching career!
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